Complete picture of Isatis root leaves

The leaves of Isatis root actually have many functions, but many people are not so clear about these functions, so there are some misunderstandings. As long as the leaves of Isatis root are processed as medicine, they can be used to treat many chronic diseases that are difficult to cure. For example, many skin and eye diseases can be appropriately alleviated by this kind of Chinese herbal medicine. Isatis root granules are a very common medicine. People of all ages drink some Isatis root granules in moderation. It is also very effective for some common coughs and phlegm. Let’s take a look at the picture of the leaves of Isatis Root Granules below.

The appearance of the Isatis plant is very unique. The main stem is about 50 cm to 90 cm high, and the underground stem is very slender and round. Like the similar ginseng, it has fibrous roots on the top. The leaves are oval in shape and emerald green in color. It blooms in spring every year, and its petals are very beautiful.

1. Can the leaves of Isatis root granules be eaten?

The leaves of Isatis Root Granule are edible and are very common in Yunnan Province. Yunnan people will make Isatis Root Granule into dishes and take Isatis Root Granule frequently. Isatis root powder belongs to the cruciferous family. It can be stir-fried, boiled or mixed into cold dishes. The roots can also be taken orally, usually for making soup. The leaves are plump and crisp, taste a little bitter, and have a light fragrance. They are more fragrant than amaranth and more tender than broccoli.

2. How to take the leaves of Isatis root granules

After picking and washing the leaves of Isatis Root, blanch them in boiling water for a while, then quickly put them into cold water to cool thoroughly, pick them up and drain all the water, then add vegetable oil, salt, chicken powder, sugar and other seasonings, mix well and serve. This is how a spleen-strengthening and appetite-stimulating cold dish of Isatis Root is prepared. Stir-fried Isatis Root Granules is also a home-cooked dish in Yunnan Province. It needs to be blanched before frying, then add oil and stir-fry briefly, then add salt and you can eat it. It tastes very fresh.

3. Nutritional components of Isatis root granules

1. Isatis root granules are mainly used to treat symptoms such as fever due to febrile diseases, headache, sore throat, rashes, mumps, carbuncles and sores.

2. Isatis root granules have a broad-spectrum antibacterial effect outside the body (including dysentery bacteria, salmonella, and hemolytic streptomyces). It is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine that can inhibit bacteria, reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and reduce fever.

3. Isatis root granules contain a variety of antiviral substances, which have strong inhibitory and eliminating effects on influenza virus, mumps virus, hepatitis B virus and meningococcal virus.

Although Isatis Root Granules are a traditional Chinese medicine, they can also be eaten as vegetables and fruits. They taste a bit bitter, and some people may not be used to them. Most of the isatis root powder is used to soak in water and drink, which is very beneficial to the human body.

The decoction of Isatis Root Granules is used to treat atypical pneumonia, influenza meningitis, and diphtheria; the Isatis Root Granules are used in combination with Isatis indigotica and Notopterygium wilfordii to treat respiratory tract infections; the Isatis Root Granules are injected intramuscularly to treat herpes zoster, herpes simplex, and influenza diarrhea, all with varying degrees of effectiveness. It was reported that a patient with respiratory tract inflammation developed allergic symptoms such as dizziness, palpitations, shortness of breath, restlessness, numbness, swelling, and itching in the limbs, and urticaria on both upper arms and calves 15 minutes after intramuscular injection of 2 ml of Isatis root granules injection. The symptoms recovered after proper treatment.